Statics

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[edit] Objective

By the end of this course, you should understand the fundamentals of forces and moments, and be able to solve equilibrium problems for rigid (non-deformable) bodies in both two and three dimensions.

[edit] What You Should Already Know

In order to completely comprehend the material in this course, you should have a firm understanding of all math leading up to Calculus III. Also, an understanding of basic physics as well as technical sketching is useful.

[edit] Contents

[edit] Introduction

[edit] Preliminary Principles

• Measurement and Units

[edit] Force Vectors

• Newton's Laws and Equilibrium
• Forces As Vectors
• Vector Math

[edit] Resultants of Force Systems

[edit] Particle Equilibrium

[edit] Rigid Body Equilibrium

• Two-Dimensional Equilibrium
• Three-Dimensional Equilibrium

[edit] Structural Analysis

• Trusses
• Method of Joints
• Method of Sections
• Multiforce Members

[edit] Internal Forces

[edit] Moment of Inertia

[edit] Center of Gravity and Centroid

[edit] Quizzes and Tests

• Quizzes
• Tests

[edit] References

• Equations of Statics
• Geometric Properties of Lines and Areas
• Geometric Properties of Solids

[edit] Acknowledgements and Further Reading

[edit] Printable Version

There is a printable version of this book.